Fifth-seeded Cretin-Derham Hall battled through to beat fourth-seeded Sauk Rapids-Rice in four sets on Wednesday night at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, advancing to the Class 3A state volleyball semifinals. The Raiders, a team on the climb, returned to … Continued
Apple Valley rolled into the postseason with the opposite of momentum. The Eagles lost seven of their final 11 regular-season matches. “That can definitely set some teams back,” said Apple Valley junior outside hitter Sophia Cowan, “but we know who … Continued
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated is expanding its police force and adding security managers after the school received harsh criticism for its lack of key … Continued
By STEPHEN GROVES and MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Trump administration officials briefed a small group of congressional leaders Wednesday on the growing military campaign to destroy alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the waters off South America, providing … Continued
If there’s anything head coach Kevin O’Connell has learned about being around young quarterback J.J. McCarthy after a game, it’s how to handle himself when the 22-year-old is still very clearly fired up and in the zone. The intensity was … Continued
By STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For a day, at least, beleaguered Democrats are hopeful again. But just beneath the party’s relief at securing its first big electoral wins since last November’s drubbing lay unresolved questions about its … Continued